Authorities in North Lauderdale are seeking assistance from the public in the case of a missing 13-year-old girl, Bella Abbate, who vanished from the area late Saturday evening. According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, Bella was last observed near the 1900 block of Southwest 68th Terrace, as reported by WSVN.

Anxieties are rising, time is ticking, and as each day passes, the urgency escalates for finding Bella, who is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a distinctive pink dress. WSVN detailed specifics about the teen's last known location and appearance, providing the foundation for public assistance in this critical search effort.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is conducting an intensive search and has urged anyone with potentially valuable information to come forward. In a move to generate leads, the sheriff’s department has disseminated her photo and details online, including a tweet from the official handle stating, "MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 13 y/o Bella Abbate." The post, which contains a link to more information and a contact number for Detective Chris Blankenship, can be found at Broward Sheriff X account.

MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 13 y/o Bella Abbate. She was last seen on 4/27 near the 1900 block of Southwest 68th Terrace in North Lauderdale. Abbate was last seen wearing a pink dress. Call 954-321-4268 with info. https://t.co/66sTdjQhvh pic.twitter.com/8uT4m8mXq7

— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) April 28, 2024

Community members are encouraged to actively participate in the search by being vigilant and reporting any sightings or information to Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or to BSO's non-emergency number, 954-764-HELP (4357).